Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) announced that new car sales of 58,490 units in September increased by 0.2% over the same month in 2024. PV (passenger vehicles) sales were increased 0.3% to 53,352 units. CV (commercial vehicles) sales were decreased 0.5% to 5,138 units.
New car sales for the first nine months
On October 22, Isuzu announced that it will unveil the "ERGA EV Autonomous Bus" for the first time at the Japan Mobility Show 2025, held at Tokyo Big Sight (Press Days: October 29-30, Public Days: October 31-November 9).
This model has been newly adopted for a Level 2 autonomous bus demonstration experiment to be con
Reported on October 20, 2025, President Prabowo confirmed that Indonesia has begun implementing plans to produce its own national cars within the next three years, aiming to strengthen the country’s automotive independence.
Land and funding have been allocated for a factory to produce the national vehicle, with devel
On October 20, Toyota Motor Europe announced record sales of 930,452 vehicles from January to September 2025, marking a 2% year-on-year increase.
Both Toyota and Lexus achieved record performances, with Toyota maintaining its position as the second best-selling brand in Europe. EVs accounted for 77% of total sales, 5
On October 21, Mercedes-Benz announced the opening of orders for the all-new electric GLC in Germany.
The vehicle is the brand’s first model to feature an illuminated and animated chrome grille, representing its new elevated design language. Built exclusively as an electric vehicle, the GLC 400 4MATIC with EQ Technol
On October 21 in the Q3 2025 earnings call, GM CEO Mary Barra announced plans to end production of its BrightDrop electric vans in Canada, noting that “the commercial electric van market has been developing much slower than expected, and changes to the regulatory framework and fleet incentives have made the business
On October 20, Ford reportedly told its suppliers that it plans to build around 530 Ford F-150 pickups daily at its Dearborn Assembly plant, Michigan, until October 27, which is approximately 55% lower than its typical levels, due to the previously reported fire at the Novelis aluminum plant in Oswego, New York.
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On October 16, SAIC Maxus launched the Hongtu super commercial electric architecture.
Empowering powertrains, chassis, and driver assistance systems with intelligence, the Hongtu architecture has made comprehensive breakthroughs in power, space, and intelligence.
- Power: The architecture features: the Haohe
On October 19, FAW Jiefang announced the recent signing of a strategic cooperation agreement with Linyi Lingong Machinery Group (LGMG) in Wuxi.
Under the agreement, the two parties will continuously strengthen cooperation in key areas such as products, markets, and intelligent manufacturing, and will jointly explore
On October 16, the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HK SAR) announced the early 2025 establishment of a Li Auto headquarters outside of the Chinese mainland in Hong Kong. Now, the automaker is actively making plans for further presence expansion in Hong Kong, local team growth, and global de
According to multiple press releases dated October 19, an office building at a Lexus New Energy Vehicle (NEV) manufacturing site in Jinshan District, Shanghai was opened.
The first batch of around 80 employees moved into the office building to fully initiate the preparatory work for core functions such as R&D, produc
On October 18, FAW Jiefang completed an R&D capacity enhancement project in Wuxi.
The investment in the project totals CNY 423 million, where the R&D complex building contains 12 floors above ground and 2 underground, with a floor area of 46,000 square meters, a structure height of 59.26m, and a total interior height
On October 19, Jetour, a Chery sub-brand, launched the Zongheng G700 mid-to large-size plug-in hybrid electric SUV. The model is available in four 5-seater and three 6-seater variants, with prices ranging from CNY 329,900 to CNY 422,900.
Positioned as an “all-domain luxury off-road SUV”, the Zongheng G700 measures 5,
On October 21, Isuzu Motors Limited (“Isuzu”), Hino Motors, Ltd. (“Hino”), Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (“Mitsubishi Fuso”), and UD Trucks Corporation (“UD Trucks”), announced that they have begun comprehensive driving tests of autonomous trucks on the Shin-Tomei Expressway. For the tests, Toyota Tsusho
On October 16, GAC Toyota launched the bZ3X battery electric SUV in Hong Kong, with a price of HKD 229,600.
The bZ3X, GAC Toyota’s first right-hand drive vehicle model, is produced at its Nansha plant in Guangzhou. It deeply integrates Chinese technologies for intelligentization and electrification, while meeting Chi
Reported on October 17, 2025, BMW continues to dominate Indonesia’s premium car segment. During the first nine months of 2025, BMW Group Indonesia delivered 1,795 vehicles, reaffirming its position as the country’s leading luxury car brand.
The company also underscores its long-term commitment to Indonesia through lo
Reported on October 17, 2025, Chery Corporate Malaysia said at the 2025 Chery International User Summit in Wuhu, China, that it plans to introduce the Lepas brand to the Malaysian market during H1 2026.
While the specific model to lead Lepas’ Malaysian debut has not been confirmed, Chery Corporate Malaysia signaled a
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